Technologists with the soul of archivists
Temporary cultural events create lasting stories. We build the infrastructure that keeps them alive, findable, and growing.
The Legacy Gap
From Moments to Monuments
Millions are spent on cultural festivals every year. When the tents come down, the stories disappear into hard drives and dusty basements.
We call it The Legacy Gap. It's the reason Rainforest Studio exists.
How We Build
Three principles that guide every decision we make.
Community-owned data
Your archive belongs to you. Open-source standards, exportable data, no vendor lock-in.
AI that serves the story
We use AI to make oral histories discoverable and conversational, not to generate content or replace voices.
Archive from day one
Traditional archiving happens years after an event. We capture stories in real time: the legacy starts when the event does.
"We don't just store files. We weave threads."
A database is a list of files. An archive is a collection of meaning. We build infrastructure that keeps provenance, context, and permissions intact, so cultural memory stays useful, rather than just stored.
Who We Are
Rainforest Studio was founded by Tanya (hi 👋), a CPO/CTO with over a decade building digital products that centre community and culture.
By day, I lead technology at a tech community for Black women. The rest of the time, I'm building the infrastructure that stops cultural work from quietly disappearing when the money dries up.
What We're Building Now
Threads of Memory is our pilot, turning temporary art installations along London's Weaver Line into a permanent, searchable archive of textile history and oral histories.
If it works, this becomes the template for Boroughs of Culture, Cities of Culture, and Heritage Action Zones across the UK.
Let's Talk
Whether you're a festival organiser, a cultural institution, or a local council with stories worth keeping: we'd love to hear what you're working on.